Well BlackBerry fans, today is the day. Well maybe not the day but it's close enough. BlackGram, the first fully-functional Instagram client for BlackBerry 10, is now available. With BlackGram you can FINALLY get a native Instagram experience on BlackBerry 10.

** Update from Kevin: Just spoke to the developer of BlackGram. They have temporarily hidden the app within BlackBerry World, so they can scale-up their servers and fine-tune login requests. As you can imagine, BlackGram is getting a TON of demand. Keep it locked to CrackBerry and we'll let you know as soon as it's going live again. **

The app itself looks much like Instagram on other platforms but has been built from the ground up specifically for BlackBerry 10. We've been playing around with it a bit and although it does differ slightly from standard Instagram experience, it's pretty amazing.

The app itself features everything you'd expect including account creation, profile editing, full browsing, actual Instagram filters and much more. It looks like Instagram, it feels like Instagram and it's pretty damn close to Instagram.

Features include:

Account creation

Profile picture change

Full browsing: followers, following, liked.

Search users and tags

Like, unlike, comment, follow and unfollow

Select a picture from your albums or take a photo with the camera

Edit the image with the integrated editor and native filters

Original Instagram filters (server-side)

One of the small things to note is that a lot of the work of the app takes place on the server side, meaning that A) it's a paid app to cover costs and B) Your photos will take a bit to actually show on your feed since they need to be encoded on the server beforehand. This prevents Instagram from flagging the photos as coming from an unofficial app.

Those who don't want to pay have the option of sideloading. I don't know why anyone who really wants Instagram won't sideload the app. I did to play with it and it runs perfectly as far as I could tell. On OS 10.2 of course.

I had it side loaded, but once I updated to 10.2 the sideload I had informed me my camera did not meet the requirements. Bull! Anyways, I would love to have a native app that integrates better with my phone.

Did you sideload the 10.2.1.9 unlocked Android runtime first, after you updated to OS 10.2? You'll be glad you did. I don't really use IG but I tried it just for fun and it runs perfectly and can barely tell it's not native.

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The reviews are starting to come in, and they are not good. Best to wait and give the dev a chance to sort this out... Don't get mad and ask for money back, just Wait... I am sure they are working hard to fix this. Give them a chance. Instagram is likely thwarting attempts for unofficial apps to access the service, therefore requiring these strange work-arounds that the dev needs to use his own servers to act as a "middle man". Wait.... Try either free releases or let reviews come in.

I would suggest to devs in the future to release a free but maybe limited version first to allow time for users to verify app works in real world environment, and make sure Instagram doesn't block it. Otherwise you will have a lot of pissed off users and tarnish your reputation, even if it is not your fault. Once it seems to be working then you can add a paid version with more functionality.

Its not about having the money or not, it's about whether I think something is priced right or not. There are other Instagram apps in development that will be released soon for free.

I also want to wait and see how Instagram handles this app as most companies don't like when someone else charges for a product that they offer for free.

I am extremely happy that there is an Instagram offering available in BlackBerry World, but that doesn't mean I have to buy it, especially when I have been using the official app free of charge for the last few months.

I tried out the Instagram side-load and it works on OS 10.2. Still wondering what the official news is from Instagram/Facebook as to why they can't simply adjust their code and post it for regular release? It obviously works and may only need a few minor tweaks. Same goes for Netflix. With Instagram being free, they may have an easier time than with Netflix which will demand more support if there are problems. The parent company Facebook seems to have given a green light to BlackBerry in the past... with a Facebook app on BB and Hub integration, my guess is either (a) they are waiting to put out an integrated Instagram app and not just a port (perhaps embedded into the camera share feature), or (b) they had a "falling out" with BB for the Facebook integration or over-stepping some bounds and now they are keeping a tighter reign on Instagram, or (c) there are new ad-supported features coming and they don't want to release anything until they update all the platforms on the new build, or (d) they are paid by some 3rd party to stay off BB, or (e) they are busy enough doing what they are doing that the entire BlackBerry thing is a side-show that they don't really care about.... small fish to fry compared to bigger projects they are working on. And no matter how hard we shout, it ain't going to happen. So keep on sideloading...

Just an FYI, the "Gram" part of the name infringes on Instagram's trademarks. I expect they will force the dev to change the name shortly (as they did with the Windows Phone apps). Confirmation on trademarks here: http://help.instagram.com/304689166306603/

Yes, you are correct... The document you linked clearly states you can't use "Instagram", "IG", "Insta" or "Gram" in the app name. Therefore, the developer of iGrann is able to get away with the naming. But BlackGram cannot. Also wondering about the font style used and icons. It is all spelled out clearly in that document about the Brand and usage.

I think the same, you guys have obviously low standards and never tried the quality of other platforms, this app is lame as fuck plus it costs 3 fucking dollars, while most apps should cost 0.99, plus instagram is better AND free on other platforms, hell even WP8 unofficial app is x10 better than this half backed expensive shit.

Get a job? What does having a job have to do with anything? You seem pretty ignorant and dumb to even reply with a comment like that. Maybe you should find yourself a job. I believe I just got back from a business trip that my company paid for. you should check Yo self scrub

Not crazy at all, I originally side loaded Instagram and I just don't have any use for the application, but if someone does $3 is not going to break the bank, I'd pay that for a torrent app that was native that would work with the native browser. Which was not a remote! LOL

I see where he's coming from, Blackberry should be the one paying Instagram to make an App not the consumer of their phones paying for something that you can get on iOS and Android (and Windows Phone soon) for free. it just doesn't seem logical. and if you say "then why don't you switch to one of those platforms and stop complaining?!" well i did i went back on my old iPhone 5 and plan on using it until BB get their shit together and then ill switch back to my Z10 that's busy collecting dust.

This platform is great and does everything I want it to do. If Instagrame themselves made a native app I doubt I would download it for free. I don't waste my time on your fan sites so stop trolling here

Come on people spread the word... Instagram functionality is here...
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I don't mind paying for native BlackBerry apps that are free on other platforms. BB10 is the best mobile OS in my opinion and I don't mind paying for the privledge of using it. Frankly, I don't fully trust apps that are free.

I sideloaded Instagram just to see what all the fuss was about. Doesn't do a thing for me. The sideloaded app ran very well, just the same.

I think people complain that it's $2.99 because they can sideload the official app for free. But people need to understand these are private devs who are working on these apps on their own time and in this particular case, is using a server to do all the work. I'd be a bit worried that IG blocks him when they see all the traffic coming from his server.

Nah... It's probably not the 2.99 as much as that a BB app is going to cost vs. an equiv. app that is otherwise free on Android. Its been true since PB. We get it, this dev is not doing community service and recognizes the apparent demand. Keep building and let the market decide.

Yeah... 2.99 is albeit a high price to ask..
At least the dev must give the app initially for trial... then he can offer them to upgrade... and I do buy apps.
And people who sideload free Instagram are good too... and if you don't want to sideload, then stop nagging and buy the app. :)

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Holy cap, $3?! No way! I can't afford that! But I bought this phone...hmm...and it cost me $200, and I'm in a contract, and I pay like $70 minimum each month for my lousy plan...I know it's a lot, but $3?! seriously, what *is* the dev thinking...

Congrats that we have instagram finally.. from a 3rd part Dev. It's not acceptable however, that an official free instagram app is not available for BlackBerry. This platform is struggling too much in the app department. Most people don't have to pay for the big name apps.

I will be waiting for iGrann, refuse to pay $3 for a money hungry developer. I would rather donate $50 to someone who puts it out there for free and that is just what I plan to do when iGrann is released.

Lol. $3 a minute is $180 an hour. Wish I made that much! But all kidding aside, if a dev makes an app I want, it depends on if I think it's worth my money. I personally don't use Instagram, but if I did and it offered the full experience of said app AND was built for my BlackBerry 10, then yes, I'd be willing to shed some cash for it. I've paid for many apps, some pretty cool and others not so cool. If you want the app and buy a Starbucks coffee everyday, but think an app cost too much, keep walking. People get pissed off over an app but will pay $5 for a coffee everyday or sometimes 3 times a day. Just my opinion.

This is a bunch of crock. You would not donate to your dying mother, forget $50 to a developer. I love it when people like you make these grandiose statements about generosity and defend them on some baseless principle. I have an idea, why don't you donate $50 to me. I swear I won't use that $50 to buy any apps. It will make you feel better, won't it?

I paid a similar price for blaq I think.. it's worth it if the app is good! And no doubt this app will be good. I don't use instagram, but an pi**ed of that the main apps that should be official and and free are not supported o. Blackberry. Those that are, ie Facebook and Twitter, are behind in terms of functionality compared to ios and android.

Great day!!! "Finally" an Instagram client for BB10!!! I have been really agitated that Windows Phone has three really good 3rd party apps, but BB had none.This is the only reason why WP8 is outrunning BlackBerry. Now, about a decent Pandora and youTube app.... :)

I just saw that app under the Blackgram article. Gonna grab it today, too. I am getting impatient for the Z30 the more great apps come along to take advantage of that beautiful 5" screen. Come on, Verizon! Hurry up!!

Errr... 2.69 euros? Really? I know that this app has got some server-side work, but why should I pay 2.69 euros when iGrann is going to be released in days for FREE and knowing that iGrann has actually more features than this app?

it's an illegal app using facebook/instagram's network and intellectual property. It should be free with an in-app purchase option for donating to the dev. That way the dev rightfully gets some reimbursement, but is still technically just providing the app for free (as it should be). I know a lot of people would donate in this scenario. The developer making whine is implementing this and I intend to donate. But I wouldn't pay to download whine off the bat without have the product first. in both cases they are unofficial apps that could be taken down at any moment.

People will pay for an app if there are no alternatives out there. Considering there are alternatives out there for this, most of us have no need for a paid app that gives us access to something we can get access for with a sideloaded version of a FREE APP.

I appreciate the dev making this, but it kind of irks me that they are charging $3 for what essentially is an illegal copy of a free instagram app. Would've preferred a donation option (which I would've likely donated more then $3) but I will not pay $3 to download it because it is in infringement of Facebook's property and should not be charged. I'm sure a donation option would more than give enough back to the developer while at the same keeping this morally "within the grey zone".

I am a developer for BB10 so I know exactly how much work it requires to develop an app. Especially one as complicated as this. Having said that, this just rubs me the wrong. Instagram isn't open like some other charged apps on BB world that third party devs had made. This is blatantly stealing an idea and profiting from it. I don't like how they force you to pay for an unsupported app that can be taken down at any time. It's illegal, and makes me feel like it's just a ploy to get a bunch of people to pay money upfront without any incentive to keep maintaining it.

Most devs I know feel the same about intellectual property. Many of whom have developed some pretty popular apps for BB10. If it was an official app that is supported and will be maintained and the dev can ensure it will be maintained, sure no problem I would gladly pay $3 for it as I acknowledge that BB10 costs more to develop since there are fewer users.

Look to the dev for Whine. He's doing it the right way for his Vine client.

Well, he's right about blatantly abusing a business model, especially if the 3rd party developer is uncertain that he can make his dev account for the Instagram API alive for long. Donate option is the proper route.

I agree with Brandon look at what happen to OpenWhatsApp that developer was catered to by BB to build their alternative app for whatsApp, But as soon as WhatsApp was created for BB10 they removed it from BB world. Saying it violated WhatsApp policy or something like that, I imagine the same will be done to this App once instagram comes to BB10

Uh, the app is illegally using Facebook / instagram's network and bandwidth without permission? Facebook and Instagram pay millions each year to store all the photos and images people upload in data centers....

uh, they don't charge for the storage... why would it be free and fine to use for all users except ones that upload from a BB? if anything they should be happy to get more customers. i get that it's in their Terms but i think you just made the last part up

It's wrong because this dev is basically using instagram's entire infrastructure without having to actually pay any money to maintain it, yet they are charging for the app and making profit off another company's idea, network, infrastructure, and social network. If they weren't forcing users to pay to download a lot of these issues are much less important, since they wouldn't directly be profiting from Instagram's said infrastructure and donating to a dev is an easy way to get around the legal issue of profiting from something you didn't actually invent, you don't have rights to use, and don't have the right to make a copy for your personal gain.

well considering Feedly openly provides most of the APIs I don't see any issue with them. And considering anybody with a browser can access youtube, I don't see any issue with them, since inherently any internet browsing device can access Youtube. Whereas not every internet browsing device can access Instagram, Snap Chat, Vine for posting videos, etc. This ability to access these sites wasn't simply just because the developers forgot to give access to them, they're locked down for a reason.

There's nothing illegal about it. Windows phone has 3rd party instagram apps and they are not free either so quit your moaning. Stick to side loading if you prefer it. We don't so let us be. £2??? Gosh.

Just because you see people at a nightclub or on the street taking MDMA or smoking Weed doesn't mean it's not illegal...Same goes for bootleg music online. Just because it's on PirateBay and hasn't been taken down, yet, doesn't mean it's not wrong or illegal.

With this app I have absolutely no issue with the dev making he app. It's a free app anyway on the other platforms so it's not like instagram would be losing money. What is wrong is that they are using Instagram's network and services without permission AND charging users for this. This is wherein the issue lies for me personally. Like I mentioned before, if it was a free app, I swear to the lord all mighty I would be the first one to download, donate to the dev and praise it.

Actually the act of smoking weed, at least in Canada, is not illegal. Possessing more than "personal use", distributing and growing are all criminal acts. Likewise, pirated music online is a grey area that legislators have had difficulty forming law around. On the topic at hand, they're not stealing Instagram's idea, I think it's pretty clear that they call themselves an Instagram client. Furthermore if Instagram doesn't provide a means to engage in their service on BB10 it's hard to blame BlackGram for charging $3. I don't know about the Terms and Conditions because I have better stuff to do but I really don't see how BlackGram should be vilified for this, legal or illegal.

but hey next time you're smoking weed, try doing it in front of a cop. I know I wouldn't...

And actually being a performer in Ontario I know that I must pay fees every year to avoid being fined for playing music that isn't my own. It's grey area when it's for personal use, but when you use another person's music or cpyrighted work for personal gain that is indeed against the law.

This is just as illegal as charging people to watch you sing a song that Rihanna made, without any fees or copyright arrangements made in advance of a performance. Sure, you have the talent to sing and you put in the work to practice singing the songs, but the song isn't yours..

I said it's not illegal to smoke, which is true. Read some court cases through the 2000s you will find that, even though you mock me, I am correct about possession. Anyways, I really don't care if BlackGram is "stealing" from Instagram because it doesn't concern me. I doubt Instagram would care either since they aren't developing for bb10, these users will add to their base and (I would assume) be subject to their advertisements as well. I'm not even trying to argue because I really don't know the legality of it, nor do I care. I just wanted to point out that you don't actually know everything regardless of how confidently you type it. And I don't like your self righteousness so feel it.

I actually searched Google and even posted a link to where I got my information. And I actively work in a field that deals with copyright laws so I'm telling based on anecdotal and factual sources. By no means am I acting self-righteous. Confident, yes, self-righteous no. You could've studied law in another Province, state or country that has different punishments or laws on weed, hence my remark about where you studied law.

Still maintain my point that this is illegal in it's current form of charging to download. As my original post states, allowing a donation system would shift it much closer to that grey-zone I referred to and that you even referred to with regards to music pirating.

Good work! And for those of you complaining about $3, seriously.....! If that is going to break you, than perhaps you shouldn't own a phone. People need to be rewarded for their work if you want to see more good apps. I'm sure you don't work for free. Good software used to cost hundreds of dollars.... this is peanuts.

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